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Join artist Shizu Saldamando for an interactive workshop on the history and process of paper-flower making, based on a pattern uncovered in the Manzanar archives at the Japanese American National Museum. One of 10 internment camps established in the U.S. during WWII, Manzanar War Relocation Center incarcerated over 10,000 Japanese Americans between 1942-1945. In total, approximately 120,000 Japanese Americans were detained nationwide.
Since prison camps for Japanese Americans were located on barren lands that did not yield flowers, prisoners came together to make their own paper flowers to commemorate important events and occasions during internment. When Manzanar and other prison camps were excavated, wire remnants that once bound paper-flower bouquets and wreaths were found at the gravesites, a reminder of how they honored those who passed on.
Using an assortment of crepe papers and floral wire, Saldamando will guide participants through each step of crafting a paper tea rose. All necessary materials are included in the cost of admission, and participants are encouraged to create several flowers which can be bound into small bouquets which can be taken home or incorporated into a collaborative memorial wreath.
Explore the possibilities of creative writing and develop new connections between visual art and the written word! Led by published poet and scholar Star Black, this two-session literary workshop will focus on the idea of ekphrasis, an Ancient Greek term meaning “the use of detailed description of a work of visual art as a literary device.” Inspired by the works featured in Eternal Testament, participants will generate a series of creative texts detailing their unique experiences of selected pieces in the exhibition. Poets, writers, and anyone fascinated by the interweaving of art and literature are welcome to attend, with no prior writing experience required.
New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.
It is time to awaken your powers of stress relief and deep healing! Join wellness leader Joyce Brian, as she leads participants through a Yoga Nidra session. Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping that comes with a plentitude of health benefits.
Bringing their own yoga mats and blankets for comfort, attendees will rest on the main floor of The Church as Joyce leads them through the deeply meditative practice, taking them from waking sleep to awakened consciousness. Relieving stress and promoting self-healing, Yoga Nidra taps into the third eye and journeys from alpha state to theta state consciousness. This journey helps you access your own intuition, creativity, and abundance and allows you to be present without self-image or “I,” thereby allowing your mind to explore yourself more fully.
Please dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat, pillow, blankets, and anything else that will make you feel comfortable. Chairs will be provided for those who prefer to sit rather than lie on the ground.
New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.
Join artist Tohanash Tarrant and learn the basics of beading! During this 90-minute workshop, Tarrant will offer technique and tips while guiding participants through the steps to design and fabricate a beautiful beaded necklace of their own. In addition to the instructional portion of the workshop, Tarrant will also share examples of her own designs, providing an exclusive look into her work and process.
New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an INTRO session, there are no prerequisites to attend.
New sessions of Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking are here! In response to increased popularity and demand, we are excited to announce that there are now 2 different levels for the program: INTRO and ADVANCED. This is an ADVANCED session for participants who have taken attended a minimum of TWO Open Studio – Monotype Printmaking sessions at The Church.
Join us for a day of discovery, connection, and empowerment through the nature in our own backyard! We invite you to an enriching Wellness Monday led by Chenae Bullock, a knowledgeable and passionate licensed indigenopathic practitioner from the Shinnecock Nation. Participants will be immersed in the rich traditions of indigenous plant medicine, focusing on the unique flora native to our region.
A hands-on experience, this Wellness Monday offers attendees the opportunity to engage with several indigenous plants, including cedar, white pine, sassafras, mullein, and sweetgrass. These plants have long been valued for their medicinal properties and cultural significance. Participants will learn about their uses and get a chance to prepare them, learning how to utilize these plant medicines in a meaningful way.
We invite those who are looking to deepen their understanding of indigenous healing practices, cultivate skills in plant medicine, and to connect with the natural world to this inspiring and educational experience.
This special Wellness Monday is presented as a part of our current exhibition Eternal Testament, curated by Jeremy Dennis and Meranda Roberts; please click here for more information on the exhibition.